Babel plugin transform async to promises is a valuable tool for developers seeking to transpile their modern JavaScript code, specifically async/await syntax, into promise-based code compatible with older JavaScript environments. Both versions 0.8.17 and 0.8.18 share the same core functionality of transforming asynchronous functions into promise chains, ensuring broader browser support and compatibility with older Node.js versions.
Examining the package metadata reveals minimal differences. Both versions have virtually identical devDependencies, indicating no changes in the tools used for development, testing, and building the plugin. This suggests that the update from 0.8.17 to 0.8.18 likely involves bug fixes, minor performance enhancements, or internal code refactoring rather than major feature additions or breaking API changes. The fileCount remains constant at 8. However, the unpackedSize increased in the newer version from 381552 to 399634, which is likely due to some code modifications. Developers can likely upgrade from 0.8.17 to 0.8.18 without encountering significant compatibility issues or needing to adjust their existing Babel configuration.
For new users, this plugin simplifies the process of working with asynchronous Javascript, using constructs that may not yet be supported in many environments. By automatically transforming the code via this Babel plugin, you are assured that older Javascript environments are easily supported with minimal effort. This plugin is a simple way to ensure compatibility with older environments without sacrificing modern syntax in your code.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 0.8.18 of the package babel-plugin-transform-async-to-promises
